Razor Edge System

Thanks Knifenut. couple of questions.

First is this like the lansky? I've had really bad results with the lansky.

If not how does it work?

Bill
 
The aligner is the only "system" I have ever used, I found it to be very easy to use and produce very sharp edges. When I don't feel like free handing or if I need precision its my tool of choice, I use it with my DMT benchstones because I don't have the XXF for the aligner but either way your results will be like this. This is after the XXF, no stropping.
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Hitthespot said:
I'm looking for a good sharpening system without spending a fortune. Is the Razor Edge system any good. Anyone have any negative experiances with this system?

http://razoredgesystems.com/index.p...s/17_Professional_Kit_With_Carrying_Case.html

Thanks

Bill
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Their stones are good. The kit as a whole is so so. I'd just buy the stones. I'm not a big fan of diamond stones. I prefer ceramic but that's just personal preference. The Razor Edge book has some good info in it though. It's a good read.
 
I was soured on diamonds a long time ago when I bought a DMT coarse and it didn't sharpen nearly as fast as my Razor Edge coarse. I guess it just didn't float my boat.
 
The coarse stone in the Razor Edge is 100 grit SiC and cuts quick. John's book contains good info. but not near the level of Joe Talmadge or Chad Ward's writings. But he was writing 25yrs. before the later writers. I prefer ceramic over diamond stones espically after lapping. DM
 
RazorEdge was the first sharpening system I ever used, and I used it with great success for many years. The stones cut quickly and without oil mess. The clamps (these days they sell three different one!) work on most smaller bladed knives (under 8 inches) very well, but not as effectively on longer blades. Having a small clamp attached to the blade makes it very, very easy to use a progression of different polishing grits when you've finished with RazorEdge's fine stone.

There is one drawback that I did encounter... It's all too easy to NOT follow the curve of the blade, and turn all your knives into Warncliffs. That being said, the RazorEdge system is absolutely perfect for sharpening Warncliff edges!! :)

Stitchawl
 
cziv said:
This isn't adjustable for angle of various blades though is it?

I read some pretty bad reviews on it right there at Amazon. Maybe they used it too much or didn't have the right techniques?
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I've used mine for everything from SAK's to 8in kitchen knives, if you know what you are doing the results can be very good. I have the magna-guide kit because I wanted the dia-folds for travel use, I doubt the dia-folds are going to make that much of a difference in the outcome of the edge. Just because something has fixed angles and a guide does not mean you will get prefect results, ya gotta know a little about sharpening first.

My guess to those that gave the bad reviews, they probably had no knowledge of sharpening and thought it would be the cure-all to their problems. When it did not work the way they wanted it to they though it was garbage and gave a negative review.
 
About "micro-bevels" - is the first edge laid down, the smaller degree? e.g. Like using a Sharpmaker at 30 degrees then the finish "micro-bevel" is a few strokes at the wider 40 degree setting or vice-versa?

Also, when you say "strop a blade" can you use an old belt to do that or is there some kind of special strop that you have to buy?

Sorry, you guys have me flipping out reading your sharpening threads - I love them!! :D
 
cziv said:
About "micro-bevels" - is the first edge laid down, the smaller degree? e.g. Like using a Sharpmaker at 30 degrees then the finish "micro-bevel" is a few strokes at the wider 40 degree setting or vice-versa?

Also, when you say "strop a blade" can you use an old belt to do that or is there some kind of special strop that you have to buy?

Sorry, you guys have me flipping out reading your sharpening threads - I love them!! :D
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Yes.

You can use about anything, MDF with diamond compound works really good. The compound on the surface of the strop is what does the work.

A strop helps to remove any remaining burr and produce those razor sharp polished edges. Think of it like a really really fine stone.
 
The System worked for me. I swear by their smooth steel sharpening rod.
I have since graduated to the belt grinder and the buffer. :)
 
knifenut1013 - Thank you. Which side of the belt would I use? (kinda ignorant - newbie to sharpening). Suppose I can google "MDF with diamond compound" and find some?

Lycosa - Thank you. Do the steel rods come available to fit in the SharpMaker?

I'm really going to enjoy this portion of the hobby if it doesn't cost a lot of money. I'm planning on starting with the SharpMaker (extra rods if needed) and a strop for already factory sharp knives that I carry but really don't cut anything with - YET!
 
Hitthespot said:
Robert,

Do you also use the Razor Edge Guide?

Thanks

Bill
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No I don't. I just use the Razor Edge coarse for thinning and rebeveling a knife. Then I use the Sharpmaker for putting the final edge on. This way it is a completely dry system. No oil or water. Too many people want the SM to do it all and it is too fine of a sharpener for reprofiling.
 
Robert Ptacel said:
No I don't. I just use the Razor Edge coarse for thinning and rebeveling a knife. Then I use the Sharpmaker for putting the final edge on. This way it is a completely dry system. No oil or water. Too many people want the SM to do it all and it is too fine of a sharpener for reprofiling.
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Interesting. I was more interested in the guide than I was the stones. Out of all the things I have trouble with when sharpening, the one things that still messes me up is not being able to hold the knife consistantly at the right angles. Especially on both sides of the blade.

Thanks

Bill
 
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